To release the most flavor from certain herbs and spices you need the right tools. This handsome Mortar and Pestle is perfect for grinding herbs, spices and nuts into pastes or powders. The heavy, smooth marble makes for a sturdy base and provides the right amount of weight for best results. Use it again and again for pestos, homemade curry powder and spice rubs – its made to last a lifetime.

Ive had a similar mortar and pestle for years that I love. Its especially great for grinding up small dried chili peppers like birdseye chilis. My brother was over one day, and we were cooking together. (Cooking is a passion with everyone in my family.) He was grinding up herbs and started qui